Latest articles by Nicoletta Lanese
CRISPR therapy for high cholesterol shows promise in early trial
Using a CRISPR-guided technique called "base editing," scientists edited the genes of liver cells in 10 people's bodies.
2 Salmonella outbreaks linked to pet foods hit US and Canada
U.S. and Canadian health officials are separately investigating Salmonella outbreaks, both related to pet foods, in their countries.
NJ officials investigate unusual spike in Legionnaires' disease
New Jersey health officials are looking for a potential source of the unusual surge in Legionnaires' disease seen in two counties.
FDA approves world's 1st chikungunya vaccine
There's now an FDA-approved vaccine for chikungunya, a mosquito-spread virus that can cause fever, severe joint pain, and rarely, death.
Doctors perform 1st-ever whole eye, partial face transplant
This is the first whole-eye transplant performed in a person, and it was completed alongside a partial face transplant.
Breast implants saved a man's life during a lung transplant. Here's how.
Doctors at Northwestern Medicine used breast implants and an artificial lung to keep a patient stabilized until his double-lung transplant.
Millions more people need lung cancer screening, ACS says
New guidelines from the American Cancer Society suggest millions more people should get yearly lung cancer screenings than were previously recommended to.
RSV drug shortage prompts CDC to adjust recommendations
A new antibody shot called Beyfortus was recently approved to protect babies from RSV, but it's in short supply this season.
1st-known 'highly pathogenic' bird flu cases in Antarctic could threaten penguins
The British Antarctic Survey detected cases of highly pathogenic bird flu in seabirds on Bird Island, located in the Antarctic region in the South Atlantic.
In a 1st, AI neural network captures 'critical aspect of human intelligence'
Scientists have demonstrated that an AI system called a neural network can be trained to show "systematic compositionality," a key part of human intellect.
Most detailed human brain map ever contains 3,300 cell types
The most detailed atlas of the human brain ever devised includes many cell types we've never seen before.
Ozempic-like meds linked to higher risk of pancreatitis, 'stomach paralysis' than other weight-loss drugs
GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic come with a higher risk of severe GI issues than a different common weight-loss drug does.
Who should get the new COVID vaccines? What to know about the 2023-2024 shots
New COVID vaccines have been approved to guard against coronavirus variants that are currently circulating.
Novavax's new COVID vaccine cleared for use by FDA
An updated COVID-19 vaccine made by Novavax has been authorized by the FDA, joining the two vaccines already cleared for use.
Inexpensive new malaria vaccine is a 'vital tool' to protect tens of millions of people
The World Health Organization has recommended the use of a malaria vaccine called Matrix-M, which is anticipated to boost the vaccine supply.
CDC to recommend some people take an antibiotic after sex to prevent sexually transmitted infections
The CDC issued a draft of its guidance for how and when the antibiotic doxycycline should be used as a preventive treatment for STIs, a regimen known as doxy-PEP.
Viruses lurking in giraffe and lemur poop could lead to new antibacterial drugs, scientists say
Scientists uncovered viruses that infect bacteria, called bacteriophages, in animal poop and are testing whether they could work as antibiotics.
Superbugs are on the rise. How can we prevent antibiotics from becoming obsolete?
Improving our "stewardship" of antibiotics is key to preventing bacteria from gaining resistance to the essential drugs.
Dangerous 'superbugs' are a growing threat, and antibiotics can't stop their rise. What can?
Feature Traditional antibiotics drive bacteria toward drug resistance, so scientists are looking to viruses, CRISPR, designer molecules and protein swords for better treatments.
Prenatal RSV vaccine protects newborns from the virus, CDC says
The CDC recommends a newly approved RSV vaccine be given during the last trimester of pregnancy to protect newborns.
Rat 'lungworm' that can invade the human brain found in Georgia rodents
A parasitic worm that infects rats has established a new population in Georgia after previously being found in other southeastern states.
New 'inverse vaccine' could wipe out autoimmune diseases, but more research is needed
An "inverse vaccine," which selectively suppresses the immune system, treated multiple sclerosis in mice. But how well could this new approach work in people?
Weight-loss products labeled as 'Nuez de la India' contain highly toxic yellow oleander, FDA warns
The FDA warns that some products labeled to be "Nuez de la India" actually contain a poisonous plant called yellow oleander.
